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Iowa Stops Hunger

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Online regional food center to help build stronger food systems

Farmers harvest sweet potatoes in Iowa. Photo contributed by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Iowa will be part of a new regional web-based information center that is designed to create a more diversified and …

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Record food pantry use continues in May

New visitors to the DMARC food pantry network through May continue to outpace new visitor numbers for the same period in 2022. Image provided by DMARC.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network …

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Humanitarian who clearsland mines and restores land for farming named 2023 World Food Prize laureate

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DMARC food pantry network sets single-day record

Interior of DMARC’s warehouse on Army Post Road. Photo contributed by DMARC.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council’s food pantry network set a single-day record for people served on Tuesday.

According to DMARC officials, the …

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Salvation Army opens new pantry

The Salvation Army has opened a new Client Choice Clive Pantry at its coordination office in Clive, providing families with the opportunity to choose the items they need. The pantry will be open on Tuesdays, …

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The Iowa Capitol

Religious leaders send letter to governor, lawmakers, seeking food assistance bill that ‘reflects our state’s generosity and compassion’

More than 200 leaders from Iowa’s interfaith community have sent Gov. Kim Reynolds and legislative leaders a letter opposing a bill that would create additional administrative hurdles for food assistance recipients if it becomes law.…

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Versova donates 108,000 eggs to Food Bank of Iowa

The Food Bank Iowa has received a donation of 9,000 dozen eggs (108,000) from farm company Versova. According to a news release from Food Bank of Iowa, eggs are among the most requested items by …

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DMARC food pantry network sets records as bill that would create asset test for SNAP recipients advances in Legislature

A volunteer helps a visitor to the Johnston Partnership Place food pantry in 2022. Business Record file photo.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council’s food pantry network set a new record for the number of …

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Volunteers pack springtime meal boxes for food insecure families

Volunteers from Fareway help pack springtime meal boxes at the Food Bank of Iowa Tuesday to be distributed to families in need through Des Moines schools. Photo contributed by Food Bank of Iowa.

Volunteers from …

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